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title: "PRN004586 Fireground Radios"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067dee"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# PRN004586 Fireground Radios

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067dee

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority is in the planning stage for the procurement of tactical radio systems specifically designed for fireground use, with a focus on communications equipment. This tender, titled "PRN004586 Fireground Radios," falls under the goods category and has an anticipated value of £400,000. The procurement process includes a pre-market engagement phase where suppliers can provide input by downloading and responding to the document by 6th May 2026. The procurement is intended to cover various regions across the UK, with the contract period expected to start on 1st September 2026 and potentially extend until 2033.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers within the communications equipment industry, particularly those capable of providing innovative and reliable tactical radios for emergency services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for such entities. Businesses looking to expand their footprint within the public safety and emergency response sectors will find this tender to be a strategic opportunity to secure long-term engagements with a public authority that values resilience and cutting-edge technology. The procurement process encourages competitive offerings and innovative solutions that can enhance communication capabilities during critical firefighting operations.

## Notice

NFRS is seeking information from the market on tactical radio systems for use at incidents.

### Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to download the pre-market engagement document from our eprocurement portal, In-Tend, and submit answers to the questions contained within it.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031916-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE AND CITY OF NOTTINGHAM FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 8PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Gedling |
| Electoral ward | Calverton |
| Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32570000 - Communications equipment

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 11:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031916-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031916-2026
  8th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/notts-fire/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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